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Brewery of the ' Gouden Carolus'.

The name of the brewery is " The Anchor " (Het Anker). From this brewery comes the pride of Mechelen, the excellent " Gouden Carolus " beer.  The offices are in a step-gabled building of 1625. It was originally a part of the Beguinage that lies behind it. The Beguinage has ceased to be a religious place and in 1870 the brewery has moved in the hands of the  family that still runs it.

 
The name of the dark sweet-tasting beer means "Golden Charles". It most probably refers to Emperor Charles V (1500 - 1558) who grew up in Mechelen at the court of his aunt Margaret of Austria. The Brewery can be visited and even rented by groups for dinners, suppers or banquets.

The Gaspar de Wit  wall-tapestry renovation manufactory

The factory is in the former refugee House of the Tongerlo Abbey. The Norbertines of Tongerlo found refuge here from 1483 to 1797. It has been the home of the Royal Tapestry Factory 'Gaspard De Wit' since 1987.Since more than a century this manufactory has been renovating old wall tapestries from Belgium and abroad. Also, new tapestries are woven here. 
Schoutetstraat 7 - 2800 Mechelen  Tel : (015)20.29.05  

The Planckendael Park and Zoo

About 15 minutes driving from Mechelen to Leuven lies the Planckendael park and zoo. An interesting day can be passed here: more than 1.00O animals live here, there is an adventure path for children, a play-ground, a children's farm and 40 hectares of green areas where one can relax. It is also possible to follow the 'Walk through the trees' path that brings the visitor to an altitude of 14 m through the tops of the trees.

Dierenpark PLANCKENDAEL : Leuvensesteenweg 582, 2812 Muizen-Mechelen.


 

Sports and recreation Center " De Nekker ".

60 hectares of green area and water. There is a large lake where visitors can swim, a beach, play-grounds, and also a lake for windsurfing, diving and a fishing pond. There are also large in- and outdoor sports facilities. When the weather is bad, children can play inside in the new NEKKI playground. Ideal for families, groups and schools.
Open from 8 am to 10.30  pm . Weekend : from 9 am to 9.30 pm
Nekkerspoel-Borcht 19, - 2800 Mechelen

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